How to Lower Your MyFitnessPal Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
MyFitnessPal costs $9.99 per month as of February 2026.
MyFitnessPal frequently offers discounts in the cancellation flow. Promotional offers appear when canceling.
Discounts appear automatically during the cancellation flow. No need to call or chat.
Before you pay — do you already have MyFitnessPal?
MyFitnessPal is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
Under Armour / MapMyRun — includes Data sync
MyFitnessPal syncs with Under Armour ecosystem apps (MapMyRun, MapMyFitness) for combined calorie/exercise tracking. No bundle discount.
What Happens When You Cancel MyFitnessPal
How to cancel
Web: My Home → Premium → Subscription Settings → Auto-Renewal Off
Steps (3 screens)
- 1Web: Log in to myfitnesspal.com → My Home → Premium → Subscription Settings → Turn Auto-Renewal Off
- 2iOS: Settings app → Your Name → Subscriptions → MyFitnessPal → Cancel Subscription
- 3Android: Google Play Store → MyFitnessPal → Cancel Subscription
- 4Important: Cancel more than 24 hours before renewal date
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
❌ No
Win-back email after?
❌ No
Access after cancel
Premium features active until end of billing period. Reverts to free tier.
Your data
Food diary and all data retained on free tier
MyFitnessPal does NOT offer retention discounts. Promo codes cannot be applied to active subscriptions — must let it expire first, then resubscribe with code.
You can lower your MyFitnessPal costs by using the free tier, checking your health insurance wellness benefits, or switching to annual billing. At $9.99/month, MyFitnessPal adds up to $119.88 per year — but most subscribers pay more than they need to. Here are the best strategies to reduce what you spend on MyFitnessPal in 2026.
Quick Wins
MyFitnessPal Subscription
Nutrition tracking and fitness app.
MyFitnessPal Price History
Tracking: MyFitnessPal Premium (monthly)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $9.99 |
| 2022-01 | $19.99 |
| 2024-01 | $19.99 |
| 2026-03 | $19.99 |
This service has increased its price significantly. Consider locking in an annual plan or negotiating a retention discount to hedge against future increases.
Price forecast
MyFitnessPal doubled monthly pricing around 2022 and moved key features (barcode scanning) behind the paywall. The introduction of Premium+ signals further feature gating. Annual pricing offers the best protection.
Best time to subscribe
Black Friday and New Year promotions offer 50-67% off annual plans. Military members can use code SU25MFP for 40% off.
How to Pay Less for MyFitnessPal
Save up to $20.00/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (3)
Switch to annual billing for 66% savings vs monthly
Premium: $79.99/year ($6.67/mo) vs $19.99/month. Saves $160/year.
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Go to Settings → Premium → Change to Annual Plan. Annual billing cuts effective monthly cost by 66%.
Largest percentage savings of almost any subscription service when switching to annual.
Wait for Black Friday/New Year promotions (up to 67% off)
Annual Premium drops to ~$30-40 during holiday sales
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Cancel before renewal. Wait for Black Friday (November) or New Year (January) promotional emails. Re-subscribe at promotional rate.
MyFitnessPal does NOT offer retention discounts during cancellation. Seasonal promos are the best discount path.
Use the free tier or switch to a cheaper competitor
Save $80-240/year by using free tier or Lose It! ($40/year)
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Evaluate if you actually use Premium features (barcode scanning, custom macros). If not, downgrade to free tier. If you need barcode scanning, Foodnoms ($40/year) includes it free.
Many users pay for Premium but only use basic calorie logging available in the free tier.
Hidden Discounts (2)
Churn & Return Strategy
Cancel now, wait 14 days, and get a win-back offer:
No standard retention or win-back offers. Promotional codes cannot be applied to active subscriptions.
Delivered via email
Food diary data is retained. Free tier access continues after cancellation. Best strategy: cancel and wait for seasonal promo to resubscribe.
Free Alternatives (4)
MyFitnessPal Free Tier
Basic calorie logging, macro tracking, food database. No barcode scanner.
Lose It!
Premium calorie tracker at $39.99/year — half the price of MyFitnessPal Premium
Cronometer
Most accurate nutritional data (84 nutrients tracked) at $59.88/year
FatSecret
Free calorie tracker with strong food database and barcode scanner
Best Strategy:
The free tier covers basic calorie logging. If you need barcode scanning, Lose It! ($40/yr) or FatSecret (free) are cheaper alternatives.
Do I actually need this fitness subscription?
Use this framework to evaluate whether MyFitnessPal is worth keeping.
Using it 3+ times per week consistently
Keep it — regular use means strong value. Check for annual plan savings.
Using it 1–2 times per week
Calculate cost-per-session. At $30/mo and 6 uses, that's $5/session — compare to alternatives like free YouTube workouts or a cheaper app.
Signed up in January but usage dropped off
Cancel now. The 'I'll start again' trap costs the average person $200+/year. You can always resubscribe when motivation returns.
Paying for both an app AND a gym membership
Pick one. If your gym has on-demand classes, you likely don't need a separate app. If you work out at home, you likely don't need the gym.
MyFitnessPal vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Calorie & Nutrition Trackers
| Feature | myfitnesspal | lose_it | cronometer | macrofactor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Price | $79.99/yr (Premium) or $99.99/yr (Premium+) | $39.99/yr | $59.88/yr | $71.99/yr |
| Free Tier | Basic logging, no barcode scanner | Good free tier with basic tracking | Excellent free tier with 84 nutrients | No free tier (7-day trial) |
| Food Database Size | Largest (14M+ foods, user-submitted) | Large (27M+ foods) | Smaller but most accurate (curated data) | Large (verified database) |
| Barcode Scanner | Premium only | Free tier included | Free tier included | Included |
| AI/Adaptive Features | Photo meal logging (Premium) | Snap It photo logging | None | AI-powered adaptive calorie targets |
| Best For | Users wanting the largest food database and social features | Budget-conscious users wanting premium features at half the price | Nutrition-focused users wanting the most accurate micronutrient data | Serious dieters wanting AI-adapted calorie targets |
Verdict: MyFitnessPal has the largest food database but is the most expensive and locks barcode scanning behind the paywall. Lose It! offers 80% of the features at half the price. Cronometer is the most accurate for micronutrient tracking. Consider FatSecret (free) if you just need basic calorie logging with a barcode scanner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MyFitnessPal worth paying for?
At $9.99/month, MyFitnessPal is worth it if you use it at least 3-4 times per week. Compare the cost to a gym membership ($30-60/month) or personal training ($50-150/session). If you exercise less than twice a week, the free tier or YouTube workouts may be sufficient.
How can I lower my MyFitnessPal cost?
Switch to annual billing for 30-50% savings, check if your health insurance covers fitness app subscriptions through wellness programs, look for student discounts, and consider whether the free tier meets your basic needs.
What are free alternatives to MyFitnessPal?
Free fitness alternatives include YouTube workout channels (Fitness Blender, POPSUGAR), Nike Training Club free tier, Apple Fitness+ (included with Apple Watch), and free meditation apps like Insight Timer. Many fitness apps also offer generous free tiers with basic workout libraries.
How do I cancel MyFitnessPal?
Cancel through your account settings on the MyFitnessPal website or app. If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through your device's subscription settings instead. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
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